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Berets for all!
21/09/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Berets for all!

Marine Le Pen doesn't like headscarves or kippahs.... but she probably does like berets. The French far-right leader says all head wear of a religous nature should be banned in public - we look at reactions and the timing of her remarks. Also: Marine's complicated relationship with Charlie Hebdo. Finally, an extremist Amish bishop could get life in prison for hate crimes.
The World This Week - 21 September
21/09/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 21 September

Cyril Vanier is joined by four Paris-based correspondents who confront opinions on the week's major stories: riots across the muslim world; the latest Romney gaffe; and the privacy of royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Tunisia in turmoil: Split over anti-US violence (part 2)
17/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

Tunisia in turmoil: Split over anti-US violence (part 2)

It’s where the Arab Spring began. Now will Tunisia’s moderate Islamist Ennhada party come out more forcefully against hardliners as a result of anti-US attacks? To some, the transitional government is overwhelmed by events; to others, it’s hostage to those in its midst who condone the hardliners.
Tunisia in turmoil: Split over anti-US violence
17/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

Tunisia in turmoil: Split over anti-US violence

It’s where the Arab Spring began. Now will Tunisia’s moderate Islamist Ennhada party come out more forcefully against hardliners as a result of anti-US attacks? To some, the transitional government is overwhelmed by events; to others, it’s hostage to those in its midst who condone the hardliners.
US orders embassy staff to leave Sudan and Tunisia
16/09/2012 - USA

US orders embassy staff to leave Sudan and Tunisia

The US State Department ordered the departure of all family members and non-essential personnel from its embassies in Sudan and Tunisia on Saturday and warned American citizens against any travel to the two countries amid escalating violence.
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Libya: Security under scrutiny following Benghazi attack
15/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Security under scrutiny following Benghazi attack

An explosive combination of widespread lawlessness and fury over an anti-Islam film results in the killing of the US ambassador to Libya and three other US diplomats. Next, the drowning of dozens of Tunisians migrants sparks protests over the government's handling of the issues driving so many to seek exile. Finally, Algerian galleries are throwing their doors open wide, but are struggling to get anyone to walk through them.
A favela goes up in flames in Rio, Morocco's most dangerous road, and more
15/09/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

A favela goes up in flames in Rio, Morocco's most dangerous road, and more

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
The World This Week - September 14th, 2012
15/09/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - September 14th, 2012

A Friday of rage across the Muslim world follows the September 11th killing of the US ambassador to Libya, but how significant are the protests and how much of an impact will they have on the US presidential race? Also, the Germans buy more time for the euro and China’s heir apparent goes missing.
Peugeot plant to close; 8, 000 jobs will go with it
12/09/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Peugeot plant to close; 8, 000 jobs will go with it

The French papers focus on the future of the country’s economy, from factory closures to ratifying a European fiscal treaty. Same-sex marriage is also a cause for debate, and a creeping Islamic influence in Tunisia grabs headlines in L'Humanité.
Tunisia: democracy in danger? (part 2)
04/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

Tunisia: democracy in danger? (part 2)

Is Tunisia's democracy already under threat before it's even approved a constitution? François Picard’s panel accuses the Islamist-led government of turning a blind eye to Salafist attacks while throwing artists and journalists in jail.
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